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March 15, 2026 3pm - 5pm
THE (M) FACTOR 2: BEFORE THE PAUSE FILM SCREENING PARTY
Join us for the (M) Factor 2 Film Screening Party - it's going to be a blockbuster!
The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause (Perimenopause) FILM LENGTH: 56:46 minutes
Join us for the prequel to The (M) Factor film that catapulted the conversation around menopause to a new level of visibility! This is an opportunity to gather and share our own perimenopause perspectives in a discussion after the film, led by a panel of menopause specialists.
BEFORE THE PAUSE reveals the hidden reality of perimenopause through the voices of women whose lives are disrupted and dismissed. A teacher is told her symptoms are “all in her head” even as she struggles at home and in the classroom. A firefighter navigates heavy periods with no women’s bathroom in sight. Doctors themselves admit they lack the knowledge to adequately help the patients sitting in front of them. By centering these stories alongside leading experts, the film exposes a systemic blind spot and makes a powerful case for why early awareness can transform women’s health, careers, and sense of self. Produced by Women in the Room Productions and Take Flight Productions.
Screening Party Timeline:
3:00 – Welcome Reception (drinks and light snacks provided.)
3:15 – Introduction & Screening of the M Factor 2 film (approx 56 minutes)
4:15 – Discussion with Q& A led by Menopause Society Certified Providers Vanessa Ross, Carly Detterman, Anastasia Hallisey, and Jane Epstein.
This event is free. When you join us for the film, you will have the option to make a donation to support Midwifery Exchange in Ghana, a New England-based organization that collaborates with Ghanaian midwives to bring life-saving supplies and education to health centers in rural Ghana.
Meet our Q&A Panel
VANESSA ROSS, CNM, MSCP, CLC
Vanessa is a Certified Nurse Midwife, Menopause Society Certified Provider and Trauma-Informed Certified Coach with over 25 years of experience in women's health. She is co-founder of Menopause & Sexual Wellness Care of Western Mass. She is a member of the Baystate Midwifery & Women's Health group, faculty member of the Baystate Midwifery Education Program & UMass-Chan Medical School, and an invited speaker on menopause care in local, regional, and national settings.
CARLY DETTERMAN, CNM, MSCP
Carly is a Certified Nurse Midwife & Menopause Society Certified Provider with over 20 years of experience in women's health. She is co-founder of Menopause & Sexual Wellness Care of Western Mass. She is a member of the Baystate Midwifery & Women's Health group, faculty member of the Baystate Midwifery Education Program & UMass-Chan Medical School, and a board member of Midwifery Exchange in Ghana.
ANASTASIA HALLISEY, CNM, MSCP
Anastasia is a Certified Nurse Midwife for over 20 years and a Menopause Society Certified Provider in Hartford, CT. She also is the Director of Midwifery Exchange in Ghana which supports continuing education for midwives in rural Ghana.
JANE EPSTEIN, CNP, MSCP, CSC
Jane is a Certified Nurse Practitioner and Menopause Society Certified Provider with over 25 years of experience. She is also an American Association of Sexuality Educators Certified Sexuality Counselor. She lives and practices in Albuquerque, NM.